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Karen Stewart <br /> Environmental Planner I Historic Preservation <br /> Community, Planning and Economic Development <br /> xi <br /> kstewart@everettwa.gov 1425.257.7186 12930 Wetmore Ave, 8-A, Everett, WA 98201 <br /> everettwa.gov J Facebook I Twitter <br /> Note:Emails and attachments sent to and from the City of Everett are public records and may be subject to disclosure pursuant to the Public <br /> Records Act. <br /> From: Garin Schenk<garin@archstudioeverett.com> <br /> Sent:Thursday, February 27, 2020 4:01 PM <br /> To: Karen Stewart<KStewart@everettwa.gov> <br /> Subject: Re: Permit#1909-002 - 1528 Grand Avenue <br /> Hi Karen, <br /> We met on site this morning to discuss the state of the brick fireplace/chimney structure. Things are far worse than <br /> expected,with the west end of the fireplace having settled 4 1/2" over the lifespan of the house. As it settles it is <br /> taking the floor structure with it,so any new work to rectify the floor structure will require that it be detached from <br /> the fireplace/chimney. It's kind of amazing really. Given the amount of settlement that has occurred, and how it has <br /> affected the full height of the chimney,there is no way to "fix" the issue. We will need to pursue the demo <br /> permit. Also, I would encourage you to stop in at the site to see for yourself. You'll see exactly what I mean. <br /> I've gone through the Rucker-Grand guidelines and there aren't any requirements for chimneys, nor requirements that <br /> existing chimneys remain. Of course,the historic character of a contributing structure must be maintained,and our <br /> preservation work on the street side of the house will ensure this, but rebuilding the chimney seems a little <br /> extreme. The costs to replace will be steep and the project budget cannot take a hit like this. If the fireplace/chimney <br /> were on the front of the house,then I could see an argument for replacement. <br /> The owner wants to have a gas fireplace in the main level living room, but would prefer to side vent for cost <br /> reasons. Is it the city's recommendation to still require a false chimney above the roof line to mimic the look of the <br /> existing? <br /> 5�� <br />